The authors present a summary on the normal anatomy and function of the parathyroid glands as well as a brief review of clinical and pathological repercussions of higher and lower parathyroid hormone production. The emphasis is given on the causes, physiopathology, anatomy, macroscopy and microscopy of the lesions and their role in the genesis of fibrocystic osteitis, also known as Von Recklinhausen disease of the bones. Radiological correlation is also given. The authors show the challenges for the diagnosis in the same cases. We also write about secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, as well as hypoparathyroidism.
Hyperparathyroidism primary; Adenoma; Hyperplasia; Cystic fibrous osteitis; Von Recklinghausen Disease
